Nick Edwards (28)

Just finished the USAC Open Bouldering season. The first few comps of the year did not go as well as I had hoped but Nationals went pretty well. I got 45th overall and I am pretty happy with that. I got two tops and one of them was even a flash! I felt like I was close on another one. Now I know what I need to train and cant wait for the next season.

It's been a busy month or two but training is going well. I am starting to notice some results from all my hard work. Hoping to make even more progress before the Portland Boulder Rally and then Yank and Yard.

28 Jul 2017

I have taken advantage of Orbital Climbings personal training and am expecting my new training plan very soon. I am excited to get back on track with a more structured training plan that will help me ramp up for the upcoming USAC National Cup Series that will start in October.

16 Jun 2017

My first article this one is on climbing etiquette! Hope you enjoy. Hit me up on Facebook if you want to discuss!

I am happy to announce that I am now an athlete for Orbital Climbing! Please check out there website and use promo code: "nick2114" to receive 25% off your order.

15 Apr 2017

There have been a lot of changes over the last few weeks so I am going to try and sum them up briefly. First was a Bishop trip with a large group of friends. I finally managed to get the opening moves to acid wash sit. I was able to put together Acid Wash Right from the sit start. Still no send on Stained Glass sadly.

Last week I had the opportunity to get a body comp assessment. They used the ultrasound method and found that I have around an 18% body fat. I had never gotten to do one of these assessments but it was supper cool. Along with all the new changes I am working on a new training routine.

Outside of athletics I finished school and started a new job. I am really excited to see what the next few months have in store for me!

20 Feb 2017

Nice photo of me at the University of Oregon's bouldering competition.

17 Jan 2017

Just got this photo from the Bend Boulder Bash. Cant wait for the last comp of this series in just less then two weeks!

06 Jan 2017

Just registered for open nationals in Salt Lake City! I got back from my trip yesterday and have already resumed training. One month left to prepare; I'm so excited.

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Bio

Hey I'm Nick Edwards. I am a lifelong resident of Oregon and recently moved to the Portland area. Climbing isn’t my hobby; it's part of who I am. When I started climbing in 2003, it took over my life like an addiction. Since then I have competed in many competitions and traveled to many wonderful outdoor climbing destinations. I became the first official president of the Oregon State Indoor Climbing Club in 2015. As president I worked with the club to make our climbing community more welcoming. I am currently training and looking forward to the next season of competitions and outdoor trips.

Goals for 2017: * Continue to push my limits in bouldering. * Send The Swarm (V13) in Bishop, CA. * Return to sport climbing. * Write blog posts and product reviews. * Get involved in local climbing organizations. * Help make the climbing community a welcoming place for everyone.

Accomplishments: * First president of Oregon State University's Indoor Rock Climbing Club. * 2017 overall 2nd place for men's open in the Northwest Collegiate Climbing Circuit (NC3) * 2016 overall 2nd place for men's open in the NC3 * 2015 overall 1st place for men's open in the NC3